Chiayi County, Administrative region in southwestern Taiwan.
Description
Chiayi County is an administrative region in southwestern Taiwan stretching from Mount Yu to the Taiwan Strait. The area covers mountains, flatlands, and coastal sections across roughly 1,900 square kilometers.
History
The region was originally called Tirosen by the Hoanya people and was renamed Chiayi by the Qianlong Emperor in 1788. This change honored the residents' loyalty during a rebellion.
Culture
The name given by the Qianlong Emperor means
Practical
The Alishan Forest Railway connects the plain to mountain areas and passes through different climate zones. Regular bus lines run between the two cities and sixteen townships across the region.
Did you know?
The Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum in Taibao City displays Asian art collections outside the capital. The museum sits in the administrative center and has been open to visitors since 2015.
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Yushan Main Peak
32.3 km
Liu Mansion
22.3 km
Chaotian Temple
35.3 km
Nankunshen Temple
56.1 km
Alishan Forest Railway
16.6 km
Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum
35.7 km
Yushan National Park
32.3 km
Alishan National Scenic Area
16.3 km
Fongtien Temple, Singang Township
30.8 km
Janfusun Fancyworld
15.3 km
High-Heel Wedding Church
52.1 km
Alishan National Forest Recreation Area
16.3 km
Da Shi Ye Temple
22.9 km
Xinying Taizigong
43.8 km
Hinoki Village
19.2 km
Baihe Daxian Temple
24.4 km
Chiayi City Cheng Huang Temple
19.3 km
Beigang Wude Temple
36.2 km
Pei-tian Temple
40.6 km
Wanpi World Zoo
50.4 km
Tianchi
37 km
Lantan Lake
16.7 km
Guanziling Hot Spring
23.2 km
Paiyun Lodge
31.6 km
Xuejia Ciji Temple
55.5 km
Huoshan Biyun Temple
25.2 km
Baihe Reservoir
22 km
Fire and Water Spring
23 km
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